Muscle Fiber Components Flashcards
1
Q
Sarcolemma
A
plasma membrane
2
Q
Sarcoplasm
A
cytoplasm
3
Q
Sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR)
A
rough/smooth ER storing calcium ions
important for muscle contraction
4
Q
Transverse (T) tubules
A
5
Q
Sarcomere
A
functional unit of a muscle
contains filaments